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Patrick Quin (c. 1745 - early 19th century)

Patrick Quin

Patrick Quin was a harper from county Armagh, Ireland. He was one of the youngest of the 18th century Irish harpers.

Quin played a beautiful old decorated harp; he also played the fiddle very well.

Quin lived into the 19th century and was involved in the early revival attempts, including a performance at a Carolan festival in Dublin in 1809.

Click on the links above to find out more about his life and his music.